Senior Care Redondo Beach CA: Tips for Weathering
Summer Sun, Heat
Tips for Weathering Summer Sun, Heat
Staywell Custom Communications
SATURDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) — You may love the summer heat that makes it easy to
swim, picnic and just laze around...
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Senior Care Redondo Beach CA: Tips for Weathering
Summer Sun, Heat
Tips for Weathering Summer Sun, Heat
Staywell Custom Communications
SATURDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) — You may love the summer heat that makes it easy to
swim, picnic and just laze around outside, but don’t overdo it:
Overexposure to the sun and heat can be dangerous, the U.
S.
Environmental Protection
Agency warns.
On average, heat waves kill more people each year in the United States than any other natural
disaster.
And one American dies every hour from skin cancer, the most common type of cancer
in the United States, according to the EPA.
To help combat the double-whammy of heat waves and the sun, the EPA suggests planting
trees, shrubs and vines near buildings to provide cooling shade and protection from ultraviolet
rays.
The agency also offers the following summer safety tips:
Stay hydrated and wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing to protect
your skin from harmful UV radiation.
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